I had this image laying on my worktable and actually a card 'started' so with a few additions and a bit of 'tweaking' ... I'm pleased to say I was able to get this card created on time to join in the fun.

AND, the nice thing is ... I now have another MASCULINE birthday card to add to my stash!

You can never have enough guy cards on hand ... since they seem to be the most difficult to create!

The sailboat image was found online and I've added texture by using the Darice Cloudy Sky embossing folder as well as a couple of panels cut from a 6x6 sheet of DCWV Burlap paper. All items used will be listed at the end of this post.

Uniquely masculine card, Darlene! I love the texture of the layers you added, from the clouds, to the burlap, to the birds. Your cards are so inspiring, thank you for joining our challenge at Classy Cards 'n Such.Mindy CCNS DT

Darlene, you're always a busy gal! I'm totally in love with this manly piece of work. The burlap looks great and the gulls are perfectly placed to look like they're flying in and out of the image. Very nice!

What an incredible seen you have created Darlene. Masculine cards are so hard and this is a real gem! Thanks for linking up with the girls and I at Seize the Birthday! BTW, I also am so far behind on DT commitments...but sometimes the time constraints work to my advantage!

Darlene, I didn't even notice you entered this fabulous card in the DRS Designs Challenge, so I am back to thank you for sharing it with us. I could visit this card many times - it is really special. Hugz again!!!

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